2017 Charitable Events

Place to post anything and everything Michael does throughout year for, his own beloved, Michael Bolton Charities Incorporated and all other charitable events and work he undertakes throughout 2017.

Pic is one taken in 2011 at the MBC event in Ojai, CA.  Clint Eastwood is pictured with Michael.

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Permalink Reply by Gail on June 14, 2017 at 3:49am
  • Here is a charity event for MBC coming up in August:
  • August 19, 2017 - “An Evening Under the Stars” for The Michael Bolton Charities (Private Estate, Bridgehampton, NY)

The Michael Bolton Charities will hold “An Evening Under the Stars” fundraising dinner and auction in Bridgehampton, NY. The private event benefits the Michael Bolton Charities, which focuses on the issue of domestic violence in the geographical areas of Connecticut and New York. For more information, please visithttp://www.michaelboltoncharities.com/.

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on June 14, 2017 at 2:02pm

Thanks for posting Gail and have got some information about it on first page here.

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Permalink Reply by Robin on June 15, 2017 at 5:12pm

I hope this is a huge success for the MBC!  

Thanks Gail!

Robin in MD :)

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on June 14, 2017 at 2:05pm

Have picked up that Michael attended the Elephant Action League Benefit Auction held at The Montage, Beverly Hills, LA on 1st June and here is a pic of Michael at event showing him with pic of his favourite animal the lion.

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Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on June 20, 2017 at 4:48pm

Super article Andrena has shared on FB on the innovative work MBC is doing in the New Haven, CT, area.

http://fox61.com/2017/06/19/michael-boltons-charity-helps-kids-heal...

Here is transcript of article:

NEW HAVEN -- Michael Bolton grew up in New Haven and has made it his mission to help heal the hurt that some kids have experienced..

Bolton struggled as an artist and musician for 20 years before he had a hit, during that time he was also trying to also raise three children.

He said it was hard, he and his family got eviction notices and they fought to keep all together.

When he found success, he knew he'd find a way to give back. And he is with a program called "beyond trauma." it's helping kids heal and find new hope through music.

The journey to that "better place" begins in this little music room, at new horizons school in new haven.

"When you're feeling stress or worked up and you can come here, you get really lost into playing and it just gets you in a better place," said Kiara Moore.

It's part of the Michael Bolton Charities music therapy program called 'Beyond Trauma: Healing Through Music.'

"It's given them a way to express themselves, what they've seen, what they feel, a way out and it gives them this positive perception on life that they did not have," said Bolton.

Some students have been victims of domestic violence, others have witnessed violence or experienced some kind of trauma, loss or the grief of losing a loved one.

"We're talking about domestic violence and people growing up and living around extreme violence-- its is a very serious form of PTSD. Music is allowing these kids to become engaged and allows them to speak in a way that they have never been able to," said Bolton.

Music therapist Cyd Slotoroff says some students sing, others learn and play instruments or write and perform raps. But whatever the format it all promotes healing, happiness and hope.

"Music is powerful and it's flexible, so that I can meet the kids wherever they are. Some kids will share things they've never shared before,"  said Slotoroff.

"It changed a lot for me... before I get fired up..she say 'come here play some music'... by the time I leave I forget what I was mad about. It just erase everything. I just git my mind to the music...everything ward of, the madness whatever the problem is, then I just go back to class and do what I do," said Anton Hall.

'With some kids we'll do a lot of playing and not as much talking.. and look at feeling sheet..so they learn to identify their feelings.. and they say wow.. i can change what's going on with me."

"There is great hope and there are great efforts being made and now there are great breakthroughs we are excited about. There's something that feels profoundly right about it," said Bolton.

Bolton said his charity is also working to create a family justice center in New Haven to offer support, shelter, counseling and legal help to victims of domestic violence.

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Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on June 20, 2017 at 11:33pm

Just for information Michael has posted a tweet along with link to above article.  Here is his tweet:

 

So proud of check out this feature on

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on June 21, 2017 at 12:54am

Very cool article Sylvia, thanks for sharing. I think "New Horizon" is the program Michael's nephew Adam is involved in. Thanks again for sharing Sylvia, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on June 21, 2017 at 3:03pm

Hi Sylvie and Adam's venture is called "Musical Intervention".   New Horizon is actually a school in New Haven where this project is being undertaken and MBC are supporting it 100%

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Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on July 21, 2017 at 2:01am

Write-up in the Hamptons Magazine about MBC's annual fundraiser being held in private estate at Sagaponack, NY on 19th August,

https://hamptons-magazine.com/Calendar

Here is transcript of article:

"An Intimate Evening Under the Stars with Michael Bolton

The Michael Bolton Charities' 2017 Event will take place on Saturday, August 19th at a private estate in Sagaponack, NY. It will be a fun evening of dinner, dancing, and a live auction with a special performance by Michael Bolton!

Tickets can be purchased on MichaelBoltonCharities.com until August 1, 2017.

The Michael Bolton Charities supports organizations that emphasize teaching children and women a way to escape, on their own, the patterns and consequences of abuse, poverty and ignorance. For over two decades, dedicated donors, volunteers and professionals have changed lives and saved lives. The needs across our communities remain, and The Michael Bolton Charities remains committed to go the distance."

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on July 21, 2017 at 3:44am

Thanks for sharing Sylvia, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on August 11, 2017 at 9:53pm

Article from Hamptons.com on the upcoming MBC annual fundraiser being held in The Hamptons on 19th August.    

http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/For-The-Cause/23680/Kimberly-...

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on August 12, 2017 at 3:21pm

Thanks for the article Sylvia, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

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